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LG OLED B5 vs Samsung OLED S90F

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LGOLED B5SamsungOLED S90F
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025May 2025
Display
PanelOLEDOLED (42, 48, 55, 77, 83″), QD-OLED (65″)
Panel detailSelf-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimmingSamsung doesn't say which panel each size uses; RTINGS reports the UK 65″ (QE65S90FATXXU) as QD-OLED and the "AE" models as WOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–OLED HDR+ (OLED HDR on 42″ and 48″); HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming
Screen finish–Anti Reflection; glossy (RTINGS)
Colour range–Pantone Validated
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker Mode4K AI Upscaling Pro, AI Motion Enhancer Pro, Real Depth Enhancer, Auto HDR Remastering Pro, HDR Brightness Optimizer; Color Booster Pro on 42″
Picture modesPersonalised Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, APS, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker and ISF Expert bright/dark room modesFilmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic); EyeComfort Mode on 42″
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps inputMotion Xcelerator 144Hz
Viewing angle–Ultra Viewing Angle
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65, 77, 83″42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″
Largest size83″83″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 34K 144Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; eARC; Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Variable refresh rangeLG specifies VRR up to 120Hz–
Game featuresGame Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120HzFreeSync Premium Pro (FreeSync Premium on 42″ and 48″), HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Mini Map Zoom
Cloud gamingXbox Cloud Gaming requires internet, Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible Bluetooth controller; available in supported regions including the UK. App and service availability varies by country.Samsung Gaming Hub
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTizen
Processorα8 AI Processor 4K Gen2NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
Speaker detailDown-firing 2.0-channel speakers42″ 20 W, 2ch; 65″ 40 W, 2.1ch, OTS Lite; 48″, 55″, 77″ and 83″ 60 W, 2.1.2ch, OTS
Audio featuresα8 AI Sound Pro with virtual 9.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA up to 2.1 channelsQ-Symphony, Adaptive Sound Pro, 360 Audio, Audio Pre-selection Descriptor
Voice assistantsLG intelligent voice recognition and Voice ID; AI Search, AI Chatbot, AI Concierge and picture/sound wizards; regional language and account restrictions applyBixby and Alexa built in, with far-field voice; works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, ThinQ remote app and Multi ViewApple AirPlay, Tap View and screen or sound mirroring from Samsung phones
Software updateswebOS 25; webOS Re:New supports upgrades for up to five years, varying by model and region, with security support through 31 December 2029. LG Australia's March 19, 2025 launch confirms local availability and lists 48/55/65-inch B5 availability that day. Release records the first confirmed series month; LG's May 12 US release lists 55/65/77-inch models available now and the 83-inch model for preorder. TechRadar's July/August regional date does not override the earlier maker evidence.Security updates until at least 31 December 2030
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2. LG specifies the CI slot is excluded for the UK and Ireland.Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue; CI+ 1.4 slot; HbbTV 2.0.4
USBTwo USB 2.0 ports2 × USB-A
EthernetEthernet LAN port1 × LAN
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output1 × optical
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 48″ 1070 × 620 × 45.9 mm; 55″ 1228 × 708 × 45.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 45.9 mm; 77″ 1719 × 989 × 50.9 mm; 83″ 1842 × 1055 × 52.9 mmWithout stand, 42″ 934.4 × 542.6 × 39.5 mm; 48″ 1069.3 × 619.9 × 39.6 mm; 55″ 1225.4 × 708.6 × 39.9 mm; 65″ 1444.3 × 831.7 × 39.9 mm; 77″ 1718.5 × 987.6 × 44.9 mm; 83″ 1851.0 × 1062.8 × 44.9 mm
StandWith stand (W × H × D; weight): 48″ 1070 × 684 × 235 mm, 11.7 kg; 55″ 1228 × 772 × 235 mm, 14.5 kg; 65″ 1449 × 896 × 235 mm, 17.3 kg; 77″ 1719 × 1057 × 319 mm, 23.5 kg; 83″ 1842 × 1144/1084 × 300 mm, 27.7 kg (two published stand heights). Stand footprint: 48″ 933 × 235 mm; 55/65″ 1057 × 235 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mm; 83″ 1477 × 300 mm.Blade stand; footprint 652.5 × 206.3 mm (42″), 366 × 265.2 mm (48″ to 65″), 366 × 359 mm (77″, 83″)
VESA pattern48/55/65/77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm42″ 200 × 200 mm; 48″ to 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ and 83″ 400 × 300 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyTypical/max, 42″ 52/195 W; 48″ 64.7/230 W; 55″ 80/380 W; 65″ 89/420 W; 77″ 125/630 W; 83″ 150/740 W; 0.5 W standby
Energy class–G (42″, 48″, 55″); F (65″, 77″, 83″)
Colours–Graphite Black
In the boxMagic Remote MR25GA / MR25GB (UK and Italy) and attached power cable; TechRadar distinguishes the UK remote with AI button from the streamlined US remoteRemote controls TM2560E and TM1240A (UK), power cable, user manual

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